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adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
4.5 Rounded Up 🌟
Thank you so much to Orbit Books/Little Brown for the Proof Copy. UK Release 17.6.21.
'The first daughter is for the Throne. The second daughter is for the Wolf.'
If you love dark, angsty, dark fairy tale inspired fantasy with epic romance do not hesitate in picking up this incredible debut.
In the beginning there is a fair bit of world building that takes a little while to sink in but once you've got your head around everything you'll be fine. I admire the sheer scale of this new world and it's mythology that went into this book. You instantly root for all the characters in this book, Red is a strong protagonist and I loved reading from her POV. I love fantasy books that give you brilliant ensemble characters and this book is no exception Lyra and Fife were so lovely that I really would like a spin off. The romance in this book is so well done and didn't feel forced or off.
Also where can I buy a red cloak for daily wear??
I can't wait to see where she takes this story in the the sequel because this was a wild ride.
If you liked/For Fans of...
📚 'The Once & Future Witches' by Alix E Harrow
🎬 'The Brothers Grimm' 2005
📚 'The Bear & the Nightingale' by Katherine Arden
Thank you so much to Orbit Books/Little Brown for the Proof Copy. UK Release 17.6.21.
'The first daughter is for the Throne. The second daughter is for the Wolf.'
If you love dark, angsty, dark fairy tale inspired fantasy with epic romance do not hesitate in picking up this incredible debut.
In the beginning there is a fair bit of world building that takes a little while to sink in but once you've got your head around everything you'll be fine. I admire the sheer scale of this new world and it's mythology that went into this book. You instantly root for all the characters in this book, Red is a strong protagonist and I loved reading from her POV. I love fantasy books that give you brilliant ensemble characters and this book is no exception Lyra and Fife were so lovely that I really would like a spin off. The romance in this book is so well done and didn't feel forced or off.
Also where can I buy a red cloak for daily wear??
I can't wait to see where she takes this story in the the sequel because this was a wild ride.
If you liked/For Fans of...
📚 'The Once & Future Witches' by Alix E Harrow
🎬 'The Brothers Grimm' 2005
📚 'The Bear & the Nightingale' by Katherine Arden
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Blood
Moderate: Body horror and Murder
Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, and Death of parent